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MCM London Comic Con 2017: Red Dwarf Season XII press conference (November 2017)
Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows was lucky enough to be present for this - as to be expected - chaotic and entertaining 'meeting of smegheads' as the cast of the cult sci-fi comedy series RED DWARF bluster their way through a series of topics and stories from the set.
Warning: SWEARS!
Image: Digital Spy
MCM London Comic Con 2017: Manu Bennett round table (November 2017)
Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows was lucky enough to be present for the very entertaining (and revelation-filled) round table with ARROW star Manu Bennett, as he talked about the evolution of the small screen iteration of Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, how his character grows in the latest season with the relationship between Slade and his son, meeting the original creators of the character at comic conventions, and what fans can expect from Slade and the show coming up.
Edit: Leonard Sultana (@EnglishmanSDCC) Image : Nerd Bastards
In Conversation with: Declan Shalvey (Savage Town) (New York Comic Con, October 2017)
Contributing Editor Andrew Colman was lucky enough to attend New York Comic Con in Manhattan , and talk to artist Declan Shalvey about his latest creation SAVAGE TOWN, about its inception, how his growing up in Ireland informed the book and about the landscape and tapestry of the book in terms of its strong characters and background.
In Conversation with: David M. Barnett & Martin Simmonds (PUNKS NOT DEAD) (Thought Bubble 2017)
At Thought Bubble Leeds 2017, Tripwire Magazine EIC Joel Meadows took the opportunity to speak to writer David M. Barnett and artist Martin Simmonds about their upcoming release from Black Crown Publishing, PUNKS NOT DEAD.
David and Martin talk about the genesis of the project, along with the process of the books creation and the experience with working with legendary Black Crown editor Shelly Bond.
In Conversation with: Dave Gibbons (London Super Comic Con, August 2017)
In August, Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows was able to attend this years London Super Comic Con in the capital, where he caught up with esteemed comics artist Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE ORIGINALS) to talk about the legacy of his career, the influence his upbringing still affects his work today, and his latest project, HOW COMICS WORK, co-written with Tim Pilcher...
Intro/edit: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com)
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Welcome to A Trip Through The Wires, the official podcast of Tripwire Magazine, an examination of comics and pop culture of wit and distinction.
In this thirtheenth episode, recorded in the last week of April 2017, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman present their informed thoughts and opinions on a number of revived properties. They discuss the lasting impact of Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER in this, it's anniversary year, the upcoming release of Scott's ALIEN COVENANT and DC Comic's efforts into integrating the legendary WATCHMEN legacy into their current Rebirth line in THE BUTTON.
Ladies and gentlemen: Joel and Andrew...
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Welcome to A Trip Through The Wires, the official podcast of Tripwire Magazine, an examination of comics and pop culture of wit and distinction.
In this twelfth episode, recorded on Wednesday 29th April 2017, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman present their informed thoughts and opinions on #Marvel and #Netflix's latest addition to the comics small screen pantheon #IRONFIST. Looking to the bigger screen, they also contrast between the brand new teases from #MarvelStudios and #DCComics, SPIDER-MAN HOMECOMING and JUSTICE LEAGUE respectively.
Ladies and gentlemen: Joel and Andrew...
Introduction MC / podcast edit: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com) Intro Music: Jazz Comedy, by Ben Sounds (www.bensounds.com)
Interview: In Conversation with Eric Stephenson, Image Comics (18 March 2017)
2017 sees the 25th Anniversary of one of the most ground-breaking comics publishers in the business - not only because of the innovate storytelling that they have released over the years but because of The Deal that puts the rights of the works firmly in the hands of its creators.
As first Editorial Head, and then subsequently and to this day Publisher, of Image Comics, Eric Stephenson is the man best suited to talk to about why this arrangement between a band of creators worked and where the company ultimately evolved to from there. Tripwire Magazine EIC Joel Meadows sat down with Eric in a bustling London pub for a brief chat, during a trip to the UK to celebrate Image Comics 25 with a number of its Brit creatives...
Interview: Joel Meadows Edit: Leonard Sultana (www.wnenglishmaninsandiego.com)
Interview: In Conversation with Kieron Gillen (March 2017)
One of the premier British creators working in comics today, Kieron Gillen has had an enviable career (alongside his artist partner-in-crime Jamie McKelvie): bypassing the traditional path through UK comics and landing their first projects with American publishers, most notably PHONOGRAM with Image Comics.
As Image celebrate their 25th Anniversary in 2017, Tripwire Magazine EIC Joel Meadows talks to Kieron about his thoughts on the impact of the publisher, not only on his own career but on the comics landscape in general.
Kieron also reflects on the early days of PHONOGRAM ahead of a new retrospective release and also on the latest developments of editors such as Karen Berger and Shelly Bond, both now setting up creator-led imprints (at IDW Publishing and Dark Horse Comics respectively) and how Image led for such imprints to become established.
Interview: Joel Meadows Editor / Image Credit: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com)
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In this eleventh episode, recorded on Monday 6th March 2017, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman cast a critical eye over the milestone which is the 25th Anniversary of Image Comics, taking a look back at the challenging formative years of the company through to its continued financial and artistic success.
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MC/Podcast edit: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com)
Intro Music: Jazz Comedy, by Bensounds (www.bensounds.com)
Interview: In Conversation with Marek Losey (February 2017)
Stan Lee's Lucky Man is about to return to UK screens for its second season, with James Nesbitt returning as the gambling-addicted policeman, imbued with the good fortune - and the consequences - of a bracelet which seemingly gives him all he desires. As the Sky-produced show returns, Harry's luck appears to change as he comes across a new series of challenges and characters which threaten his good fortune...
Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows was lucky himself, to be able to sit down with director Marek Losey, the helmer behind the first two episodes of the new series. In this exclusive interview, Marek talks about the challenges and advantages of filming in London, maintaining the drive of the first season and the landscape of television in the face of cable, streaming and digital productions, all vying for peoples attentions.
Podcast: Trip Through The Wires e10 (Oscars 2017 / Issues with Superhero Television) - PART TWO
Your attention, ladies and gentlemen, attention please - the intermission is about to conclude and the show is about to begin...
Thank you for joining us for the second part of Episode 10 of A Trip Through The Wires, the official podcast of Tripwire Magazine, an examination of comics and pop culture of wit and distinction.
Continuing our show, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman conclude their assessment of the Best Picture contenders for the upcoming 89th Academy Awards, as well as discussing the fundamental issues regarding character and storyline in superhero genre television
Please welcome back to the stage, Joel and Andrew...
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Do you agree with Joel and Andrew's assessment of the cinematic highlights on offer this past year? Contact the chaps via our social media, including Twitter at @RealTripwire. Do check out PART ONE of this episode which includes the other films being discussed in our Oscar prelude, as well as a conversation about the stagnation of character in superhero television.
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Introduction / MC / Editing: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com)
Intro Music: Jazz Comedy, by Ben Sounds (www.bensound.com)
Podcast: Trip Through The Wires e10 (Oscars 2017 / Issues with Superhero Television) - PART ONE
Your attention, ladies and gentlemen: if you could collect your drinks and make your way to your seats, please...
Welcome to A Trip Through The Wires, the official podcast of Tripwire Magazine, an examination of comics and pop culture of wit and distinction.
In this first part of our tenth episode, as the 89th Academy Awards fast approaches, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman peruse the films striving to take glory at the biggest night of the Hollywood calendar.
Ladies and gentlemen: Joel and Andrew...
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Do you agree with Joel and Andrew's assessment of the cinematic highlights on offer this past year? Contact the chaps via our social media, including Twitter at @RealTripwire. And join us shortly after the admission for the concluding part of our Oscar prelude, as well as a conversation about the stagnation of character in superhero television - PART TWO, coming soon...
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Introduction / MC / Editing: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com)
Intro Music: Jazz Comedy, by Ben Sounds (www.bensound.com)
Podcast: Trip Through The Wires e09 (Forthcoming Chapters in Genre Television, The Dark Tower and Trainspotting 2)
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In this ninth episode, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman discuss the forthcoming chapters in genre television, specifically Westworld, Better Call Saul and Fargo, but also take the time to regard the thinning talent pool that this current golden era of television affords. The pair also cast their eye over the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower and the return of Danny Boyle and Trainspotting 2.
Ladies and gentlemen, Joel and Andrew...
Edit / Intro M.C.: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com) Podcast Theme: Jazz Comedy, Bensounds (www.bensounds.com)
In this Game On podcast episode, Adam Rosser sits down with Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, the writers that share the pen-name 'James S.A. Corey'.
This pseudonym is responsible for the hugely popular EXPANSE novels, which has garnered worldwide acclaim, not only in print form but also in its television adaptation, now into its second season.
Here, Adam asks the writers about their writing process, the impact of the phenomenal success of the books and what fans can expect in the future for the series.
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In this, the eighth episode and first show of 2017, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman peruse the bountiful output available in the New Year for the genre fan, in films, comics and television.
Ladies and gentlemen, Joel and Andrew...
Intro MC / podcast editing: Leonard Sultana (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com) Podcast Theme: Jazz Comedy, by Ben Sounds (www.bensounds.com)
Podcast: Trip Through The Wires e07 (The Tripwire Recap of 2016)
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In this, their seventh episode and final show of the year, recorded on 15th December 2016, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman take a look back at the highlights, lowpoints and topics of interest under the perview of Tripwire Magazine.
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MC Introduction/Podcast Editing: Leonard Sultana, An Englishman In San Diego (www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com) Intro Music: Jazz Comedy, by Ben Sounds (bensounds.com)
Interview: In Conversation with DJ Qualls & Alexia Davalos (Man In The High Castle, NYCC 2016)
At this summer's New York Comic Con event, Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows was lucky enough to get the chance to chat with actors DJ Qualls and Alexia Davalos about their characters development as they work through season two of the Amazon Prime production, THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE.
Interview: In Conversation with Brennan Brown & David Zucker (The Man In The High Castle s02, NYCC 2016)
At this summers New York Comic Con event, Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows took part in a roundtable conversation with actor Brennan Brown and producer David Zucker about the rewards and risks in producing the second season of Amazon Prime production THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, especially in the new production dynamic of not having an established showrunner setup, allowing for collaboration from all departments of the show.
Interview: In Conversation with Rufus Sewell (The Man In The High Castle s02, NYCC 2016)
At this summers New York Comic Con, Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows got to sit and talk with actor Rufus Sewell (A KNIGHT'S TALE, DARK CITY) about what viewers can expect from the second season of acclaimed Amazon Video production THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, as his character continues to thrive in the alternate history of Nazi-controlled '50s America.
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In this, the sixth episode - recorded in mid November 2016 - Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman step into the salon to discuss their chosen subjects which, this episode. is the rise and fall of the UK comic mart in today's pop culture convention market, and the lasting legacy of Gene Roddenberry's STAR TREK as the series celebrates its Fiftieth Anniversary of taking to US screens.
Ladies and gentlemen, Joel and Andrew...
Compere: Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) Music: 'Jazz Comedy', Ben Sounds (http://www.bensound.com/)
Interview - In Conversation with Jamie Bamber (MCM London Comic Con, Oct 2016)
In this two-part interview, held at the ExCel Centre in London in October 2016, actor Jamie Bamber first talks in a roundtable session about the challenges of appearing in productions across the globe, about his memories and experiences of working on Battlestar Galactica, and his own preferences when it comes to political and social dramas.
Then, in a more one-to-one session, Tripwire EIC talked to Jamie about the shadow cast by the legacy of Battlestar Galactica and how Jamie approaches projects in its aftermath, as well as to his future career.
Interview - In Conversation with Vivek Tiwary 'The Fifth Beatle' (November 2016)
It has been a long road for writer Vivek Tiwary, the writer of the graphic novel 'The Fifth Beatle', which sees its soft cover expanded paperback this month, with the title on its way towards a multimedia production under his penmanship. Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows talks to Vivek about the importance of providing solid additional material for fans for alternative versions, as well as what the future holds for the project, moving forward
Podcast: Trip Through The Wires e05 (A Tribute to Steve Dillon, Fox's Gotham and the Evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe)
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In this this fifth episode, recorded in November 2016, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman discuss their informed opinions of the topics of the day, including the life and work of the late Steve Dillon, a mid-season apprasal of Fox's Gotham series in the context of its fellow DC Comics television adaptations, and a look at the evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the wake of the release of Doctor Strange.
Ladies and gentlemen, Joel and Andrew...
The Devil Has The Best Stories?
Best-selling crime author Ian Rankin has been writing about his Edinburgh-based detective Rebus for almost thirty years now and his latest adventure featuring him, the 21st book, Rather Be The Devil, is out now from Orion Books. Tripwire sent its editor-in-chief JOEL MEADOWS to speak exclusively to him about returning to such a familiar character, whether writing has gotten easier over the years, whether he has any plans to write any more comic projects and more.
A Conversation with Tess Fowler (Thought Bubble Festival, 7th November 2016)
On the last day of the convention for the Thought Bubble Sequential Art Festival 2016 (held over the weekend of 6th-7th November), Leonard Sultana was lucky enough to get some time to talk with artist Tess Fowler on her first visit to the UK.
Tess is a creative that has inspired massive loyalty from her fans, not only for her artwork (including the cult favourite RAT QUEENS) but also for her highly personal and vocal social media presence. In this conversation, Leonard and Tess talk about her relationship with her fans at conventions and online, and how she balances her output with attending conventions in a busy calendar...
Podcast: Trip Through The Wires e04 (New York Comic Con, Dan Clowes, Marvel's Doctor Strange)
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In this - Episode 4 - Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman discuss their informed opinions of the topics of the day, including the massive New York Comic Con event that Joel was lucky enough to attend, the work and career of Dan Clowes and the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Strange.
Ladies and gentlemen, Joel and Andrew...
Editing/Introduction MC: Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego)
Intro Music: 'Jazz Comedy', BenSounds (http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music)
NYCC 2016: War For The Planet Of The Apes round table (7th October 2016) - Andy Serkis, Matt Reeves, Peter Chermin
At this years New York Comic Con, Tripwire Magazine's EIC Joel Meadows took part in a round table with cast and crew of the upcoming chapter in the Planet Of The Apes franchise, WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES: star Andy Serkis (Caesar), Matt Reeves (director), Peter Chermin (producer).
This latest installment sees the conflict between the surviving humans and the burgeoning apes civilization reaching breaking point, with Caesar faced with both sides ready to annihilate the other. With production stresses, story pressures and the need to fulfill the audiences expectations to up the ante, the filmmakers talk here about the drive to present their own stories whilst living up to the legacy of the original films.
NYCC 2016: A Conversation with Adam West (05/10/2016)
On the first day of New York Comic Con 2016, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows was lucky enough to participate in a round table conversation with a true legend of the Dark Knight mythos: the actor that played the titular hero in the camp 1960's Batman TV series, Adam West.
During the conversation - being held as part of the promotion for the new DC Animated Adventure CAPED CRUSADERS - West talks about the differences between approaching the character after all these years, about the process of voice recording his contribution to this 'new/old' version of the Batman character, and about what he feels makes his campier iteration endure through the decades.
Surgeon X is a new and bold story exploring the moral and ethical fringes of modern science and medicine: written by documentary maker (and first-time comics author) Sara Kenney, and initially funded by the Wellcome Institute, the six-part comic series sets to challenge what the boundaries of a person's desire to do good in the landscape of an antibiotic apocalypse - by any means necessary.
Here, Sara talks to Tripwire Magazine's Joel Meadows about the conception of the comic, the genesis of its production from an web series to a full-blown publication by Image Comics, and her working relationships with acclaimed artist John Watkiss and esteemed editor Karen Berger, who returns to comics for this very project.
Aftershock Comics (Joe Pruett, ICE 2016 - 10th September 2016)
At the ICE International Comic Expo at Birmingham UK, Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) talks to Aftershock Comics CEO Joe Pruett for Tripwire Magazine about the first year of the company, the strength of the releases out of the gate and the commercial and controversial titles that Aftershock are now finding themselves in a position to release at this point of their inception.
Interview: Joel Meadows talks to Jock (Exeter Film & Comic Con, 25th June 2016)
Tripwire EIC Joel Meadows catches up with superstar artist Jock to talk about his upcoming projects with Scott Snyder (Detective Comics for DC Comics, and Wytches for Image Comics), about his work on film such as Alex Garland's Ex Machina, and a soon-to-be-released prestige retrospective of his career to date, THE ART OF JOCK.
Podcast: Trip Through The Wires e03 (Top 10 DC Vertigo Choices For Adaptation, WB/DC's Suicide Squad)
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In this - Episode 3 - Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman discuss their informed opinions of the Top 10 Vertigo Comics, ripe for adaptation. And then, for dessert, the pair take a closer look at the upcoming motion picture Suicide Squad.
Ladies and gentlemen, Joel and Andrew...
Editing/Introduction MC: Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego)
Intro Music: 'Jazz Comedy', BenSounds (http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music)
Podcast: Trip Through The Wires e02 (Preacher, Genre Television, Comic Cons)
Welcome to A Trip Through The Wires, the weekly official podcast of Tripwire Magazine, discussing the comics and pop culture topics of the past seven days.
This week, Tripwire Editor-In-Chief Joel Meadows and Senior Editor Andrew Colman talk the new small screen adaptation of the iconic comic Preacher, the challenges of genre television in the never-ending wash of available content and the changing face of events and global gatherings that call themselves comic conventions...
Audio Editing and Introduction: Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) Intro Music: Jazz Comedy, by Bensounds Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Interview: Joel Meadows talks to Chuck Palahniuk (June, 2016)
In this exclusive transatlantic phone interview, Tripwire Magazine EIC Joel Meadows talks to writer Chuck Palahniuk about FIGHT CLUB 2, the ten-part comic book sequel to his seminal novel FIGHT CLUB, published by Dark Horse and released as a collected graphic novel this July. He talks about the collaborative process with creating the series with artist Cameron Stewart and colourist Dave Stewart, about learning a new storytelling technique for the comic page, and an exciting new project with DH editor Scott Allie.
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This is Episode One - that's right, the very first debut episode - and this week, Joel Meadows and Andy Colman cover the big headlines of the past seven days, including the controversy over Captain America, Mike Mignola's Hellboy In Hell and DC Comic's Rebirth.
When you've finished listening to the show, head to tripwiremagazine.co.uk for the full story, and then, if youve enjoyed what you've heard, pop to patreon.com/tripwiremagazine to show your support.
Interview: Game Of Thrones round table (MCM London Comic Con, 29th May 2016) Cast Josef Altin, Hannah Waddingham and Roger Ashton Griffiths
Tripwire Magazine's Joel Meadows sat down with cast members of the hit TV series GAME OF THRONES to talk about the dramatic events of the recent season, the challenges of performing such powerful material, and the joy of working with such an ensemble cast.
Tripwire editor-in-chief Joel Meadows spoke to Poppy Drayton, Amberle Elessedil in The Shannara Chronicles, at MCM London Expo about being part of a huge fantasy series, shooting in New Zealand and more...
At MCM London Comic Con, Tripwire Magazine's John Noble was lucky enough to sit down with venerated Australian character actor John Noble (Fringe, Lord Of The Rings, Elementary) to talk about his enviable body of work (including a flashback to a film, made in his home country), about his love of the theatre and his propensity for being drawn to darker, more morally grey characters.
At MCM London Comic Con 2016, Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) joins MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. cast members Elizabeth Henstridge (Jemma Simmons), Nick Blood (Lance Hunter) and Luke Mitchell (Lincoln Campbell) for a round table interview session to talk the impact of the show - not only on the fans but also on them as actors - the relationships between the cast members and the aftermath of the traumatic events of the Season 3 finale.
Interview: Joel Meadows talks to Christopher Fowler (Kings Cross London, 23rd May 2016)
Tripwire Magazine's Joel Meadows talks to writer Christopher Fowler about the influence London has on his writing, on the state of detective fiction in 2016 and what he does to keep his own output fresh and compelling at this stage in his illustrious career.
Tripwire Magazine's Joel Meadows sits down and chats to writer/artist Eddie Campbell about the formative years of his career, his perceptions (and disillusionment) of the comics industry and his upcoming projects.
Another interview from the vaults as Tripwire Magazine's Joel Meadows chats to WETA's Richard Taylor about the closure of work on the Peter Jackson LOTR/Hobbit cycle, the rebirth of creative arts in fantasy and about the evolution of the effects industry
In this archive interview from October 2014 (originally for the Independant On Sunday art section), Joel Meadows talks to veteran artist Robert McGinnis ahead of the release of the Titan Books retrospective book, The Art Of Robert McGuinnis, about his approach to various pieces, his influences, and his interactions with subjects - including meeting Sean Connery for the poster of Thunderball.
From the Tripwire Magazine archives, we look back at a transatlantic conversation Joel Meadows had with legendary writer Harlan Ellison, back in 2013, ahead of the much-anticipated DC Comics release of 7 AGAINST CHAOS...
In this interview with Tripwire Magazine's Joel Meadows, artist Yanick Paquette talks about his approach to bringing a new, fresh, positive Wonder Woman to the page in a book that has taken a long road to its eventual release.
This interview was recorded at London Super Comic Con, 2016.
On the weekend of February 20th to 21st 2016, Tripwire attended the fifth London Super Comic Con, where we caught up in an exclusive video interview with acclaimed British comic artist Laurence Campbell, who spoke to us about working on Dark Horse’s long-running BPRD series and much more…
Laurence Campbell is a British comic artist who started his career working on Caliber’s Negative Burn anthology and then got noticed by 2000AD. At 2000AD, he collaborated with future big name Rob Williams. His work there led to working for Marvel, where he teamed up with Williams once again and also with fellow British writer Peter Milligan. He is currently one of the regular artists on Dark Horse’s BPRD series, which span out of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy book, with writers Mignola and John Arcudi. His unique old-school storytelling and dynamic page composition has given him a loyal following. Tripwire editor-in-chief spoke to him in this exclusive interview.